Happy Friday Everyone!

Today we have a cannon from Antietam National Battlefield in Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was the first major battle during the American Civil War that took place in Union territory. It was also the most deadly single-day battle in American history. The Union performance at Antietam gave President Lincoln the confidence to make the Emancipation Proclamation shortly thereafter. Currently, Antietam is known as one of the best preserved Civil War battlefields. It is certainly one of the most hauntingly beautiful places to visit.

– Hazel

Photo © 2015 Bryan Arroyo